A slate of congressional hopefuls are vying to win their Florida primaries in special elections to replace two high-profile House Republicans.

President Donald Trump welcomed Tuesday’s primary win by Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R), who prevailed in the race to be the Republican nominee for the state’s Sixth Congressional District. The seat became vacant after former Rep.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine are projected to win the special primary elections to fill the two vacant House seats in Florida.

The two candidates will move on to special general elections on April 1, when they will be strongly favored to expand the Republicans’ slim House majority.

Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

Democrats and Republicans have elected their candidates for the April 1 special election to fill the seat vacated by Michael Waltz.

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add breathing room to their slender majority in the House. Winners advance to a general election on April 1.

Both Republicans will now advance to the April 1 special election, where they are expected to be heavy favorites in the solid GOP districts.

Dr. Terry Cronin, a Brevard County physician and business owner for over 25 years, has announced his candidacy for Florida House District 32.

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Two Florida Republicans endorsed by President Trump won primaries Tuesday to advance in congressional special elections.